Ukraine Signals Commitment to Europe Despite Russian Threats
Ukraine’s otherwise pro-Russian president says association with the EU will modernize his country.
Syrian Chemical Weapons Use Affects “Core Interests”: Obama
The president cautions against direct military intervention but says Syria’s civil war requires more attention.
Europeans, Turkey Demand Action After Syrian Gas Attack
Britain and Turkey insist chemical weapons were used in Syria. France urges the world to respond.
“Ever-Closer” European Union No Longer in America’s Interest
European integration may no longer achieve the prosperous and stable continent the United States hope for.
After Egypt Coup, Tunisia’s Islamists Make Concessions
Tunisia’s ruling Islamist party agrees to let more secular politicians into the government to stave off further unrest.
Syrian Army Repels Incursion of Assad’s Alawite Homeland
Troops loyal to Bashar Assad push back a rebel offensive in the heartland of his Alawite sect.
Despite Calls to Cut Aid, American Influence in Egypt Limited
Reducing American assistance for a military that is suppressing Islamist dissent might not affect its behavior.
Russia Unlikely to Pressure Ukraine into Customs Union
Tighter border checks of Ukrainian exports will not convince Russia’s former satellite state to fall in line.
Egypt Army’s Crackdown Puts Pressure on Obama to Sever Ties
Lawmakers’ outrage over the Egyptian army’s suppression of the Muslim Brotherhood could force the president’s hand.
Dutch Consider More Austerity as Deficit Rises
The government must cut deeper to keep its shortfall under the European treaty limit.
Britain Threatens Legal Action as Warship Sails for Gibraltar
Spain is accused of raising tension with Britain to divert attention away from its own problems.
Egypt’s Interim Leaders, Muslim Brotherhood Refuse to Budge
Neither the military nor supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi are willing to compromise.
Vietnam Addresses Trade Deficit with China
Trade has surged since an ASEAN-China trade agreement, but Vietnamese exports are lagging behind.
Obama Administration Should Greenlight Natural Gas Exports
Nineteen different proposals for exporting natural gas are inexplicably awaiting approval from the Energy Department.
Russia Denies Saudi Deal to Withdraw Assad Support
Russia won’t take the Arabs’ money to influence its diplomacy in the Middle East.